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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS HEALTH & SAFETY ..............3 INTRODUCTION ..............3 Basic Requirements .............3 Storage ................4 Fire Risk ................5 Spillages and Disposal ............6 OPERATION .................7 STARTING UP AND SHUTTING DOWN ......7 Start-Up ................7 Shut Down (Not Opaque) ..........8 Shut Down (Opaque) ............8 Long Shut Down (Opaque) ..........9 USER MAINTENANCE ............10 FoodGrade Maintenance .............10 Print Head Cleaning ............11...
  • Page 3 Memory Card ..............26 Back-up/Restore Card ..........26 User Port ...............26 CREATING A MESSAGE ............27 To Create the Message ............27 To Enter a Clock Entry ............27 To Set the Clock Offsets ............28 Special Fields ...............28 To Enter a Serial Number ..........28 To Enter a Shift Code ...........30 To Enter a Text Field .............30 To Create a Machine Readable Code (MRC) ....31 To Create a Bar Code ...........32...

  • Page 4: Health & Safety

    HEALTH & SAFETY Introduction Domino supplies Safety Data Sheets (SDS) giving specific safety information with each of its ink, make-up and wash fluids. There are also warnings on each container. The following notes are for general guidance only. Basic Requirements When used correctly, printing inks do not cause problems.

  • Page 5: Storage

    SDS. Barrier creams and protective gloves should be used and protective clothing worn. In the event of Latex allergy, Domino recommend the use of Nitrile or Cotton gloves worn beneath the Latex gloves. THE NITRILE GLOVES DO NOT REPLACE THE LATEX GLOVES.

  • Page 6: Fire Risk

    Fire Risk For an electrical fire, do not use water. If water must be used, such as in the case of a Nitro-cellulose ink fire (see below) the power MUST BE REMOVED first. Many inks contain Nitro-cellulose as the binder and remain highly flammable when dry.

  • Page 7: Spillages And Disposal

    If there is a fire, there is a likelihood that dangerous fumes will arise from printing inks. For this reason ink must be stored where it can be reached quickly by the fire fighting service, and where it will not spread beyond the store.

  • Page 8: Operation

    • Status bar message changes to Printer Off and the green indicator stops flashing and remains off. • Either A400, A300, A200, (depending on printer type) or Domino Logo is displayed on the screen. The printer is now ready for the jet to be switched on.

  • Page 9: Shut Down (Not Opaque)

    Shut Down (Not Opaque) (1) Press the Jet On/Off key for about 2 seconds or (if activated) until an audible “beep” is heard. (2) Check that the Status bar shows the message Sequencing Off, and the Status lamp (green) on the Jet On key begins to flash. (3) Check that approximately 3 minutes after switch-off, the Status bar message changes to Printer Off and the status lamp stops flashing.

  • Page 10: Long Shut Down (Opaque)

    Long Shut Down (Opaque) Note: Do not switch the printer off unless absolutely necessary, or moving the printer to another site. If the printer is not to be used for up to 7 days, flush the gutter with the correct wash during the auto-flush cycle to ensure the gutter is completely clean.

  • Page 11: User Maintenance

    • The ink must never be changed to a non-FoodGrade ink. If however, another FoodGrade ink is required, Domino must be contacted to confirm the applicable legislative position • Ensure that the correct (FoodGrade) wash fluid is used throughout •...

  • Page 12: Print Head Cleaning

    Print Head Cleaning The printer must be shut down. Fit the print head into the maintenance holster. Loosen screw and pull out the Charge Electrode. Clean in the slot with relevant wash, dry using lint free Clean any ink residue from deflector plates Clean any ink residue from gutter area...

  • Page 13: Ink Reservoir Replacement

    Ink Reservoir Replacement Note: For Opaque printers it is necessary to change the main filter and damper as part of this procedure. Refer to the Maintenance section in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. The messages Ink change needed in less than 24 hours and, later, Ink change needed in less than 2 hours will appear near the end of the reservoir life (if a long-life system is being used, these warnings will appear at 300 hours and 24 hours before the end of reservoir life).
  • Page 14 Remove the ink cartridge (see the following diagram). Unscrew the manifold locking ring, lift the manifold out of the reservoir and secure the manifold into the manifold retainer inside the top of the ink cabinet. Fit a cap to the reservoir. Push the metal reservoir retaining bar and pull the reservoir forward to remove.

  • Page 15: Ink And Make-Up Cartridge Replacement

    Ink and Make-up Cartridge Replacement Note: If only small amounts of ink are being used by the printer, it may not be necessary to fit an ink cartridge. Leave the ink manifold seal in place and only fit an ink cartridge when a request appears on the display. Messages ‘Add Ink Cartridge’...
  • Page 16 If the make-up cartridge is not replaced, the make-up reservoir will empty and the ink viscosity will eventually go outside limits. Also, head flushing will not be carried out when the printer is shut down and ink may be deposited on the print head components. Thus, although the printer can still be used, head faults may occur.

  • Page 17: Main Filter Replacement

    Main Filter Replacement CAUTION: Ensure the main filter is not mistaken for the damper module as these parts are similar in appearance. Notes Tools required: Lint-free tissue to catch any escaping ink. 16mm spanner (see step (4)) Protective clothing (especially safety glasses). Filters must not be re-used.

  • Page 18: Printer Controls

    Printer Controls Display Contrast For comfort, the display contrast can be adjusted by pressing the blue alternative character set key and adjusting the contrast using the increment (+ and -) keys. General Information The following is general advice for using the keyboard. For example, if a mistake is made, and it is required to delete a character, the cursor keys (see page...

  • Page 19: Printer Control

    The key labels along the bottom of the screen may not show the required options immediately. If necessary, use the scroll keys (see page 23) to move the options across the screen. To select the option, press the key below the label on the screen. Printer Control The printer is switched on by pressing the button-switch on the side (rear on A400) of the cabinet.

  • Page 20: Display

    Increment Topic Keys Display Cursor Keys Keys On/Off AM_0024a.eps Character Data Entry Keys Function Keys Set Keys Front Panel Keyboard Layout Display The display presentation has the following basic structure. Alert Bar Screen Number Status Bar Print Working Area Symbol Information Scroll Arrow...

  • Page 21: Jet On/Off Switching

    shows status and other non-alert information. Status bar provides a general presentation area for the function in Working area use. usually shows which level is currently selected, but is Information bar also used for general information. shows up to four key options at any one time, Key option bar presenting them as labels for the four function keys immediately below the screen.
  • Page 22 The Jet On/Off switch is pressed to switch on the jet and pressed again to switch off the jet. It is necessary to press the switch for two seconds as a precaution against accidental use. The switch also carries the following indicators: shows when the power switch on the side (rear on Power On Indicator...

  • Page 23: Topic Keys

    Topic Keys Each topic key opens sets of screen options. These are shown in the diagram on page Message Editor Provides access to the message creation utilities. Message Store Provides access to the stored messages. Print Setup Provides access to the utilities controlling the message being printed, e.g.

  • Page 24: General Purpose Keys

    General Purpose Keys Cursor Keys Four permanent keys used to move the cursor around the screen. Increment Keys Two permanent keys used to increment and decrement values shown on the screen and marked with the highlight bar. The effect of these keys on settings and values is immediate.
  • Page 25 Help Key Help Key Provides access to help information concerned with the current menu screen. Currency Key Currency Key Provides entry for currency characters. Pressing this key generates minor currency symbols (e.g. p, c, etc.) pressing with the Shift key generates the major currency symbol (e.g.

  • Page 26: Unicode Character Entry

    The following table shows the available password protection: PASSWORD LEVEL LEVEL REQUIRED Lockout None Message Monitor None Message Editor Supervisor Message Store Supervisor Print Setup Supervisor Memory Card Supervisor Machine Setup Supervisor Service Service Unicode Character Entry Characters that are not represented by a key can be available for printing. They can be entered into the Message Editor or a data entry dialog using their Unicode identity.

  • Page 27: Importing And Exporting Data

    Importing and Exporting Data Memory Card The memory card is a blank, formatted PCMCIA card which can be used to copy and back-up messages and logos. This can then be used as a back-up for the messages and logos, or used to copy messages and logos to another printer.

  • Page 28: Creating A Message

    Creating a Message The following shows how to create and print a message. The suggested entries could be used as a working example. To Create the Message (1) Press the Message Editor topic key (2) Type in the message (e.g. abc). Creating a detailed message can include entering clock data, serial numbers, shift codes or text fields (see below).

  • Page 29: To Set The Clock Offsets

    To Set the Clock Offsets (1) Press the Message Editor key (2) Select Clock Offsets from the key options along the bottom of the screen (by pressing the key under the label). (3) The screen will change to show the clock details. Use the increment keys to change the clock number.
  • Page 30 (2) Use down and up cursor keys to move the highlight bar and select the details of the serial number, and type in the required values. For example: First Limit: .....0 Second Limit: ....1000 Start Value:.....0 Leading Zeros: ....Yes (selected with the increment keys) Step Size: .......1 Repeat Count:....0 Language: .......English...

  • Page 31: To Enter A Shift Code

    To Enter a Shift Code (1) With Message Editor selected, press the scroll keys to search the function key options and select Shift Code . The display Shift Code will change to show the Shift Code screen. Up to 24 shift codes can be entered in the form of start and stop times (in hours and minutes according to the 24 hour clock system) and a shift code name (in the String column).

  • Page 32: To Create A Machine Readable Code (Mrc)

    To Create a Machine Readable Code (MRC) The following procedure is carried out in Message Editor, either as a new message or as part of a message being constructed. During the following procedures, decisions on the following will be required: (a) MRC type (b) MRC data which is appropriate to the MRC type (c) Position of any human-readable text related to the MRC...

  • Page 33: To Create A Bar Code

    To Create a Bar Code (1) Inspect the cursor on the display and press the Font Size Font Size option key until it is the size of the required MRC. (2) Press the MRC option key and select a bar code type from the list of MRC’s.
  • Page 34 (13) Select MRC Text or, if the bar code uses two indentations, Text go to step (17). (14) Highlight the Number of Characters and enter the number of bar code characters. (15) Select OK (16) The bar code will appear including the human-readable text. If required, this text can be re-positioned by entering character spaces or thin spaces (shift + space key).

  • Page 35: To Import Logos

    To Import Logos To import a logo file (.dat file) to a printer: (1) Wearing a wrist strap plugged into the electronics inner door, insert the PCMCIA card containing the .dat file. (2) Enter the Memory card menu and press “import logos”. To Import a Single Logo To import a single logo file (.lgo file) to a printer: (1) Wearing a wrist strap plugged into the electronics inner door,...

  • Page 36: Print Parameters

    Print Parameters Once the message has been created, the print parameters allow the way in which it is printed to be set, such as offsets, height and width, delays, orientation, etc. Message Offset Note: Not available in CP option. Permits entry of an offset between the normal start-of-print position Special Setup...

  • Page 37: Character Height And Width

    Character Height and Width (1) With Print Setup still selected, select Change Height from Change Height the key options along the bottom of the screen. (2) Type in the height value required. (3) Select OK from the key options along the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 38: Inverse Printing

    (9) Use the up and down cursor keys to move the highlight bar to Count and type the number of products between each change-over. (10) Select OK from the key options along the bottom of the screen to return to the Special Setup screen. To cancel dynamic operation and return to continuous operation, select Static Control.

  • Page 39: Import Messages

    Import Messages Note: Not available in CP option. Permits import of a complete set of messages from the PCMCIA card. Import Message If any message appears to already exist in the printer store, the screen shows a prompt requesting confirmation that the imported message can overwrite the old message. Function key options: Cancel Return to previous screen without action.

  • Page 40: Fault Finding

    Fault Finding Printer Faults The following problems can have the suggested causes and remedies. No Indicators Showing Power failure. Restore power. Fuse failure. Replace fuse. Machine Does Not Print Message faulty. Check data entry. Product detector disconnected or faulty. Check detector. Width control set too low.
  • Page 41 Print Position Incorrect Print delay incorrect. Re-enter Print delay data. Product detector misaligned. Re-align detector. Spaces entered at start or end of message. Clear fixed spaces from input data. Print Size Too Small Character height adjustment incorrect. Adjust print height. Jet alignment with deflector plates incorrect.

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